Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Dispatch

County Emergency Communications; Cascade (CO); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Cascade, CO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical incidents. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources.

Duties may involve providing approved instructions before responders arrive, following dispatch protocols, and maintaining patient confidentiality. A high school diploma and relevant certifications are commonly required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMT or paramedic credentials are not universal requirements; consult the vacancy for exact qualifications.

Responsabilités

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Cascade, CO seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers to support urgent medical incidents. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, establishing priorities, and coordinating EMS resources.

Duties may involve providing approved instructions before responders arrive, following dispatch protocols, and maintaining patient confidentiality. A high school diploma and relevant certifications are commonly required.